CFP: Victorian Medievalism (3/1/03; collection)

Beyond Arthurian Romances and Gothic Thrillers: The Reach of VictorianMedievalism

The Medieval Period, glorified as an example of a stable, nobler time,became a cultural touchstone for the Victorians. Writers, painters,architects, and social commentators were among those who looked to theperiod for examples of leadership, vocation, social structure, and faith.However, despite a pervasive, diverse interest in medievalism at all levelsof Victorian society, recent studies of Victorian medievalism tend to focuson the Arthurian legend or on the Gothic revival. We are looking for essaysthat address this "other" Victorian medievalism in the following areas:

1. New Visions/Versions of Traditional Topics2. The Medieval Framework for Female Vocation3. Community Development: Housing, Commerce, and/or Social Services4. The Role of the Artist5. Religious Controversy and Models for Faith6. Realizations of Loss and Mourning7. Victorian Popular Culture: Medievalism and the Mass Market